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nChapter 59: Yunfei School

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nChu Qingzhi explained, “The things you make can be turned into porcelain. The porcelain can be used daily or made into ornaments. It has many uses. Do you want to learn?”

nThe more Chu Sixth listened, the more she liked it. “Fifth Sister, I want to learn.”

nChu Qingzhi said, “Alright, let’s go find a teacher to teach you.”

nChu Sixth lowered her head and said with some concern, “I’m a girl. Will they teach me?”

nChu Qingzhi told her firmly, “A good teacher doesn’t teach skills based on one’s gender, but on one’s talent. I think you are quite good and I believe that they will also think the same.”

nChu Sixth slowly raised her head. “Fifth Sister, thank you.”

nChu Qingzhi rubbed her head and asked Chu Eighth, “Eighth Sister, have you thought it through?”

nChu Eighth looked confused and shook her head. “Fifth Sister, I, I don’t know.”

nIt would be difficult if she didn’t know… Chu Qingzhi said, “Then think about it slowly. We’ll talk about it when you know what you want to do.”

nChu Eighth nodded. “Fifth Sister, when I think of it, I’ll tell you immediately.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”

nShe turned to Shen Ruyuc. “It’s time for everyone to learn to read and write. I’ll have to trouble you.”

nShen Ruyue smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry, Qingzhi. I’ve prepared for the lesson.” She was quite knowledgeable. In any case, there was no problem for her to teach Chu Xuhua and the others.

nChu Qingzhi looked at her in admiration. “Ruyue, it’s a good decision to bring you back.”

nShen Ruyue smiled. “I like your house too.”

nThere were many people in this family, but they were surprisingly harmonious. She had been in the Shen family for ten years and had seen many quarrels. She really liked such a harmonious family.

nAfter she arranged everything, Chu Qingzhi continued to draw the blueprint of the bungalow. After she was done, she returned to her room to draw clothes. After today, she would finish drawing 100 sets of clothes.

nIn Chu Village.

nAt this moment, the entire Chu Village was filled with joy… because everyone had earned money.

nThird Uncle’s house.

nChu Xuede poured all the money in his wallet onto the table. It made crisp sounds that were very pleasant to the ears.

nHe said excitedly, “Father, Mother, Wife, quickly count the money I earned from selling ice cream bars today.”

nThe three of them immediately walked over, their eyes filled with surprise.

nThere was a pile of money on the table. There were copper coins and silver pieces. It was a lot.

nThe four of them sat at the table and started counting.

nChu Xuede took 1,000 ice cream bars from Chu Qingzhi. He had a cart at home that could transport the ice cream bars to the county city, so he took more.

nHe paid 3 taels of silver to buy ice cream bars from Chu Qing Zhi and sold it for five copper coins a piece. In the end, he earned two taels.

nAfter the four of them counted the money, it was exactly two taels.

nChu Xuede was overjoyed. “Father, Mother, Wife, I’ve earned two taels in a day.

nTwo taels. In the past, I needed to work at least 20 days to earn 2 taels.”

nThird Uncle took two puffs of his tobacco happily. “Xuede, continue to work hard and follow Qingzhi.”

n“Father, I know even if you don’t say it.” Chu Xuede said excitedly, “Father, Mother, there are still a few eggs at home. Shall I send some to Qingzhi?”

nThird Aunt said happily, “There are 20 eggs. Send them all to Qingzhi to thank her.”

nChu Xuede said, “Alright, I’ll go immediately.” He pulled his wife over. “Come with me.”

nHis wife beamed. “Okay.”

nMany people in the village earned money. This made everyone overjoyed.

nAn hour later, Chu Qingzhi’s family sent off the last person who came to thank them.

nLi Qingyu looked at the kitchen that was filled with gifts from everyone and was a little touched.

nIn the morning, Chu Qingzhi, Shen Ruyue, Chu Seventh, and Chu Ninth went out together.

nThe four of them headed towards the county city.

nOn the way, Chu Seventh said expectantly, “Fifth Sister, give us a name too. Otherwise, we won’t know what to say if others ask us for our names.”

nChu Qingzhi smiled and nodded. After thinking for a while, she said, “Seventh Brother, do you like the name Chu Xuyuan?”

n“Chu Xuyuan?” Chu Seventh muttered and said happily, “Fifth Sister, I like it.”

n“Then from now on, your name will be Chu Xuyuan.” Chu Qingzhi turned to Chu Ninth. “How about Chu Xuyao as your name?”

nChu Ninth smiled shyly. “Thank you, Fifth Sister. I like it.”

nChu Qingzhi asked Shen Ruyue, “Ruyue, how far is Yunfei school from the county city? If it’s far, shall we take a carriage?”

nShen Ruyue smiled and shook her head. “There’s no need to take a carriage. Yunfei School is located at the edge of the county.”

n“That’s close.”

n“Yes.”

nAlthough Yunfei School was located at the edge of the county, it was close to the mountains and rivers.

nBehind it was a huge mountain with many maple trees growing on it. Every autumn, the red color of the mountain was as beautiful as a huge painting.

nThere were thousands of students in Yunfei School, and the buildings occupied an extremely wide area.

nIn front of the school gate was a wide and flat street. There were many stalls on both sides of the street, selling everything. However, no one peddled for fear of disturbing the students’ studies.

nThere were people from the city, the county, and the village who came to the school to study. Moreover, the school was very friendly to the children from the village because the chancellor was originally from the village.

nThere was a very good rule in the school: Students of the school were prohibited from talking about their family background, and they had to wear the same student uniform. They had to try their best not to wear any accessories. Even if they did wear them, the accessories could not exceed ten taels of silver. Because of this, thi school was one of the few schools where students didn’t compare.

nThe teachers in this school were all scholars. There were even many civil officials who had retired. They thought that since they had nothing to do, they might as well come and teach.

nChu Qingzhi quietly listened to Shen Ruyue’s introduction of the school. The more she listened, the more satisfied she was.

nShen Ruyue stopped. “Qingzhi, we’re here.”

nChu Qingzhi looked at the school in front of her. The plaque and door were magnificent. There were two rows of lush evergreen trees planted on both sides of the door.

nAs far as the eye could see, there were many tall trees planted in the school. Occasionally, the sound of birds could be heard. The environment was very quiet.

nIn the quiet environment, one could vaguely hear the sound of students reading.

nChu Qingzhi asked the two young men standing on her right, “Xuyuan, Xuyao, do you like the environment of this school?”

nThe two of them nodded with yearning in their eyes. “Fifth Sister, we like it..”

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